Hey, look at this! Two posts in just a few days! Aren't you lucky readers?! :)
Yesterday was Brian's 29th birthday so we spent the weekend relaxing together and seeing some friends. Saturday we had planned on taking a day trip somewhere but changed our minds pretty early and just had a lazy day. We were on our way to lunch at the Hitching Post when I saw that our friends Sarah and Mark Killian were stranded at Cabala's (20 minutes for our house!) until someone could come help them haul their car home. We quickly called them and canceled our lunch plans and headed straight to entertain them. They had been there for about half an hour before we got there, but it was nice to grab a drink with them and catch up. I don't think we had seen them since our wedding in 2009! It was also a good excuse to hit Red Robin for some milkshakes <3!
After the Killians hit the road with their car in tow, we headed back to our apartment. Mark and Sarah Aldrich showed up soon there after to borrow our saw to trim their Christmas tree. While the boys caught up on their techy stuff, I caught Sarah up on my dental adventures...
About fifteen years ago I had to have a route canal on one of my molars. The tooth they worked on had always been a problem, starting when I was in 3rd (?? I think ??) grade. The dentist we were going to at the time had tried to drill into it to fill what he thought was a cavity to have the entire middle of my tooth drop out. I distinctly remember the severe pain and how scared I was because he didn't give me any Novocain and was screaming at me to stop crying. Needless to say that was the last time we went there!
Dr. Pascoe <3 had fixed the tooth shortly there after and we thought everything was fine, only to have it abcess a few years later. The route canal seemed to work for quite some time, but then two years ago when my crown fell off, Dr. Pascoe noticed that there was some decay around the tooth. He sandblasted it a little bit and then put the crown back on. Two weeks ago, I started having pain and a reallllllly nasty taste in my mouth. We went to a dentist down here and (much to my chagrin) took an x-ray. That dentist agreed with Dr. Pascoe's assessment that there was some decay there. He thought that we could solve any issue by redoing the root canal and getting a new, better fitting crown. Because he was not my regular dentist, I decided to visit Dr. Pascoe's office back home over Thanksgiving. He's not there anymore (sad) but the new practice that took over said that there was so much decay on both sides AND between the roots that we'll have to pull the tooth :( and put in an implant. Yuck. Their assessment was that if we took the post and filing out from the previous root canal that the tooth would crumble. At first I wasn't on board with this decision. Implants are expensive and very time consuming. Best case, I'll have the new implant by this summer. That's a LONG way off and I wasn't sure I was ready to commit to that much dental work. While we were in the office, they decided to remove the crown because it was so loose. I didn't realize at the time that they weren't planning on putting anything back over the tooth. Now that the crown is gone, the tooth has started to, for lack of a better term, fall apart. There's now a pretty substantial hole in the front of the tooth now. Soooo I am no officially on board with getting rid of this tooth. :( The price is going to suck, but I'd rather do this now than have more issues down the line. Yay. I'll have the tooth pulled on December 30th and then we'll go from there. I think that appointment will also include filling the area where the roots were (a.k.a bone graft). Then after that heals, they'll put in the post. Once that heals, I think I get the actual implant. It's going to be a long and oh so fun process!
Sunday, Brian's actual birthday, I got up early and made oatmeal pancakes. We tried to go out and get Brian and new phone, but the phones you can get for free on Verizon's website are NOT free at their stores. When we got back from our failed shopping trip, I took a short nap while Brian played Skyrim then we were off to dinner with Mark and Sarah. We went to Union Jack's where the boys enjoyed several beers. :) The food was SOOOO good. I had crab cakes and french fries for dinner there last night and for leftovers today. The wings we had as an appetizer were amazing as well. We'll definitely have to make a trip back there again!
The rest of this week looks pretty decent. We're hoping to get out to Harrisburg to visit with the Sheffields, Sarah and I are going to go see Breaking Dawn and stuff ourselves with popcorn. :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Back :)
Hello Internets! Yes, I realize it has been MONTHS since I last wrote so I figured today is as good a day as any to restart. :)
Things in our lives have been looking very good. Work has been great for me. I have had a student teacher for the last 6 weeks and she is AH-MAY-ZING! I honestly don't know what I would have done if she wasn't so great. The first week she was here, she started teaching. This is not the norm. Usually, student teachers observe for the first week or two and then slowly begin taking over classes. Katelyn took 5 of the 6 sections in the first week. And did an amazing job! I can't believe how quickly our time together has gone! She only has two weeks left (sad) and then I'm on my own again. :(
We had a great visit to the Adams and Aldrich families over Thanksgiving. Other than the killer allergies, that is! I always forget how bad my allergies (not to mention B's!) get when we're in Susquehanna County for more than a few hours! Benadryl was definitely my best friend for those five days. We didn't get to go Christmas tree shopping with the Aldrich family like we've done in the past because Miss Annalyn June got baptized on Sunday!
I don't think we'll be home between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it was nice to see everyone. :)
Now for something totally different.... I read a blog today that really upset me and I need to comment on it. Because the author/mom that owns the blog is going through a really tough time, I won't comment directly there, but I do need to get something off my chest.
In August, Brian and I had a miscarriage. It was horrible and we had no idea what hit us. It took us months to come to peace with the fact that there was nothing we had done wrong and that this pregnancy was just not meant to be. Neither Brian nor I are overly religious, but we do both consider ourselves Christians. One thing we needed to realize was that this was NO ONE'S fault, not even God's. The blog I read today said, "we believe that our God is a God of healing, health, and long life. Death and destruction are never the Lord's will. Plain and simple, they are works of the enemy." I agree with PART of this, in reference to miscarriages. I do believe that our God is a God of healing and health and long life. However, I think that my body and God knew that the baby I lost would not be healthy nor would that baby have a long, happy life.
Thinking that death and destruction are never part of God's plan just sets you up for disappointment and questioning of your own beliefs. What is that poor mom going to do if she loses that baby? Sometimes things that we want are not meant to be in our time. We need to let go and realize that there is someone bigger, stronger, more knowledgeable than we are. I trust that this pregnancy for me was not meant to be. That does not make this situation any easier, but what is the alternative? Thinking you did something wrong to cause this? Claiming it was your "enemy" that caused this? (Who is this enemy anyway?) Thinking that because you did not believe steadfastly enough or pray enough to save your child?
Miscarriages/pregnancy losses are hard. No one who has not been there can understand how hard they can be. I just can't help but think that the attitude of this blogger will hurt her more than she knows is possible.
Annnnnnd... rant over :)
Things in our lives have been looking very good. Work has been great for me. I have had a student teacher for the last 6 weeks and she is AH-MAY-ZING! I honestly don't know what I would have done if she wasn't so great. The first week she was here, she started teaching. This is not the norm. Usually, student teachers observe for the first week or two and then slowly begin taking over classes. Katelyn took 5 of the 6 sections in the first week. And did an amazing job! I can't believe how quickly our time together has gone! She only has two weeks left (sad) and then I'm on my own again. :(
We had a great visit to the Adams and Aldrich families over Thanksgiving. Other than the killer allergies, that is! I always forget how bad my allergies (not to mention B's!) get when we're in Susquehanna County for more than a few hours! Benadryl was definitely my best friend for those five days. We didn't get to go Christmas tree shopping with the Aldrich family like we've done in the past because Miss Annalyn June got baptized on Sunday!
I don't think we'll be home between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it was nice to see everyone. :)
Now for something totally different.... I read a blog today that really upset me and I need to comment on it. Because the author/mom that owns the blog is going through a really tough time, I won't comment directly there, but I do need to get something off my chest.
In August, Brian and I had a miscarriage. It was horrible and we had no idea what hit us. It took us months to come to peace with the fact that there was nothing we had done wrong and that this pregnancy was just not meant to be. Neither Brian nor I are overly religious, but we do both consider ourselves Christians. One thing we needed to realize was that this was NO ONE'S fault, not even God's. The blog I read today said, "we believe that our God is a God of healing, health, and long life. Death and destruction are never the Lord's will. Plain and simple, they are works of the enemy." I agree with PART of this, in reference to miscarriages. I do believe that our God is a God of healing and health and long life. However, I think that my body and God knew that the baby I lost would not be healthy nor would that baby have a long, happy life.
Thinking that death and destruction are never part of God's plan just sets you up for disappointment and questioning of your own beliefs. What is that poor mom going to do if she loses that baby? Sometimes things that we want are not meant to be in our time. We need to let go and realize that there is someone bigger, stronger, more knowledgeable than we are. I trust that this pregnancy for me was not meant to be. That does not make this situation any easier, but what is the alternative? Thinking you did something wrong to cause this? Claiming it was your "enemy" that caused this? (Who is this enemy anyway?) Thinking that because you did not believe steadfastly enough or pray enough to save your child?
Miscarriages/pregnancy losses are hard. No one who has not been there can understand how hard they can be. I just can't help but think that the attitude of this blogger will hurt her more than she knows is possible.
Annnnnnd... rant over :)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Menu SUNDAY!! :)
That's right, I'm posting one day early this week :) These WILL be the meals we have this week, they might just be slightly shifted depending on our mood at the end of the day...
Sunday: Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken and veggies
Monday: Minestrone Soup and biscuits. Brian needs to help a teacher out with her home machine, so this crock pot soup should be ready for us when we come home <3
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas with salsa and whole wheat corn chips
Wednesday: Buffalo Chicken Nuggets and a green salad or something healthy-ish... I think that I'll add some Frank's red hot to the mix :)
Thursday: Dinner with Mark and Sarah for Mark's birthday :)
Friday: Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Have a great week, everyone!
Sunday: Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken and veggies
Monday: Minestrone Soup and biscuits. Brian needs to help a teacher out with her home machine, so this crock pot soup should be ready for us when we come home <3
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas with salsa and whole wheat corn chips
Wednesday: Buffalo Chicken Nuggets and a green salad or something healthy-ish... I think that I'll add some Frank's red hot to the mix :)
Thursday: Dinner with Mark and Sarah for Mark's birthday :)
Friday: Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Have a great week, everyone!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sorry 'bout that...
So I know I haven't updated in over a month. And I'm sure you've missed my updates HORRIBLY. The truth is, I just haven't been in a place where I wanted/needed to blog.
Weight watchers is going well. I've lost around 8 pounds :) My new pants I bought for the new school year are WAY to big so I've got to run back to the Outlets to return them. Yay :) We've been eating lots of good WW recipes. I do love cooking, so I've been so happy to get a chance to do so. Tonight we're having Cleveland Style Pork Chops (Cleveland as in Emily and Brandon, not the city), Tiny Potatoes with Rosemary, and a veggie :)
We're in week two of school. Things are going well. I really like my kids this year and even the ones I thought I might have trouble with have been great. :)
The only sad part about this being the second week of school is that this is the week I thought I'd be telling everyone I was pregnant. Our baby would have been around 13 weeks this week. :'(
Hopefully next week I'll get back to posting more often :)
Weight watchers is going well. I've lost around 8 pounds :) My new pants I bought for the new school year are WAY to big so I've got to run back to the Outlets to return them. Yay :) We've been eating lots of good WW recipes. I do love cooking, so I've been so happy to get a chance to do so. Tonight we're having Cleveland Style Pork Chops (Cleveland as in Emily and Brandon, not the city), Tiny Potatoes with Rosemary, and a veggie :)
We're in week two of school. Things are going well. I really like my kids this year and even the ones I thought I might have trouble with have been great. :)
The only sad part about this being the second week of school is that this is the week I thought I'd be telling everyone I was pregnant. Our baby would have been around 13 weeks this week. :'(
Hopefully next week I'll get back to posting more often :)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Menu Monday
A day late.... :)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
We're doing very well so far with the Weight Watchers diet. We were both really surprised how much we are allowed to eat for so few points. I'm trying to get into the habit of planning out the whole week and making enough so we have leftovers. That way things will be easier once school starts!
Monday
- Chicken Quesadillas--> SOOOOO good! We cut down on the portion size though. The recipe calls for you to use two whole tortillas, we just used one and folded it in half. Brian even ate the peppers and onions!!!
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, minus the red peppers and onions!
- Baked Chicken Parm and a green salad (unless my dear husband is all salad-ed out...)
We're doing very well so far with the Weight Watchers diet. We were both really surprised how much we are allowed to eat for so few points. I'm trying to get into the habit of planning out the whole week and making enough so we have leftovers. That way things will be easier once school starts!
Monday, August 8, 2011
WW: Day 1!
Inspired by my dear sister in law, Sarah, I've decided to start Weight Watchers. When I graduated from high school I was around 110 pounds. College, 120. Now, not so much! I'd love to get back down to around 130 or so, but we'll see how this goes. :)
Brian and I decided that there was no sense in both of us paying for WW. We're trying to save money for a house, etc so I signed up and paid the $65 for three months. Since I do all the cooking, Brian will be doing the program by proxy. :) We had talked about starting yesterday, but I used all of my points at breakfast. So, we're starting today!!! :)
I made Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins last night. The recipe calls for them to be the standard muffin size, but I decided to make them mini. This cuts them down from 5 points each to 1 point. We also bought lots of fruit, but need to go out and do a massive Weight Watchers grocery trip later.
For breakfast today I'm having sliced strawberries, two muffins and 8 ounces of 1% milk. This adds up to 5 points. I get 29 points per day, so this seems like an okay start. I haven't been eating big lunches lately, so I'll have plenty of points for dinner and such later.
Now for some pictures!! :)
Brian and I decided that there was no sense in both of us paying for WW. We're trying to save money for a house, etc so I signed up and paid the $65 for three months. Since I do all the cooking, Brian will be doing the program by proxy. :) We had talked about starting yesterday, but I used all of my points at breakfast. So, we're starting today!!! :)
I made Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins last night. The recipe calls for them to be the standard muffin size, but I decided to make them mini. This cuts them down from 5 points each to 1 point. We also bought lots of fruit, but need to go out and do a massive Weight Watchers grocery trip later.
For breakfast today I'm having sliced strawberries, two muffins and 8 ounces of 1% milk. This adds up to 5 points. I get 29 points per day, so this seems like an okay start. I haven't been eating big lunches lately, so I'll have plenty of points for dinner and such later.
Now for some pictures!! :)
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